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Does the Aviva share price make it the FTSE 100’s best value buy?

The economy shrank in May, and the Aviva share price is down with the rest of the insurance sector. Time…

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Why everyone is talking about Mattel stock as it surges

Jon Smith explains why the hype around Mattel stock is associated with the new Barbie movie, but why an investment…

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With an 8.4% dividend yield, are Imperial Brands shares a buy?

Imperial Brands shares pay one of the highest dividend yields in the market, but are they worth buying at the…

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Growth Shares

2 unusual shares to help build a £1m Stocks & Shares ISA

Jon Smith reviews a stock with exposure to China and a private equity giant as two ideas for his Stocks…

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How quickly could I become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire?

Does anyone dream of joining the ranks of Britain's Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires? Here's how we might be able…

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A stock market rally is coming and I expect my 45p Lloyds shares to fly

I've been buying Lloyds shares for months and yesterday they sprang into life as the FTSE 100 rallied. I'm hoping…

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RC365 Holding shares are on fire! Should I buy?

UK investors are piling into RC365 Holding shares after some very bullish coverage. Should Ed Sheldon buy some for his…

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Down 15% from March, this FTSE 100 high-yield star looks cheap to me

Down 15% from March but with a great core business, growth plans and shareholder rewards, this high-yield FTSE 100 stock…

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Here’s how I’d aim for £5,000 a year in passive income from FTSE 100 shares

Many FTSE 100 shares have high dividend yields at the moment. Here's how I'd try to take advantage of that…

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Head versus heart. Should I buy BAE Systems shares today?

BAE Systems shares are now 11% cheaper than they were in April 2023. But should I listen to my head…

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One unmissable FTSE 250 stock on my radar right now

As this FTSE 250 company’s share price languishes in the doldrums, this Fool believes he has spotted a long-term growth…

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How I’d invest £17,000 to aim for £6,000 in annual passive income

Stephen Wright thinks a £17,000 lump sum could turn into a £6,000 passive income stream with time, patience, and care.…

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Down 40%, this FTSE 100 share looks cheap to me

It might sound like a crazy time to invest in a UK housebuilder, but our writer has been investigating a…

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Should I buy more of this FTSE 100 stock before it’s too late?

This FTSE 100 stock is the biggest riser on the index in the last month. Should I buy more shares…

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I’d forget buy-to-let! These 5 property investments all yield more than 7%

When it comes to property, real estate investment trust (REIT) stocks have crashed and are candidates for a long-term portfolio. 

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Which of these dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares should investors buy for passive income?

These UK shares trade on low earnings multiples and boast market-beating dividend yields. But which of them could be an…

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Down 36% from 2023’s high, this FTSE 100 stock looks cheap to me

I'm bullish on Fresnillo, the FTSE 100 precious metals miner. The stock looks cheap, giving leveraged exposure to the gold…

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With Alphabet stock running out of steam, is it time to buy?

Alphabet stock experienced a respectable rise of 40% from its March lows. But with the shares trading sideways since May,…

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If I’d invested £2,000 in Shell shares during the pandemic, here’s how much I’d have now

Since the start of the pandemic, Shell shares have been on a truly terrific run. Here’s what a £2,000 stake…

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Should investors buy London Stock Exchange Group shares today?

London Stock Exchange Group shares have risen 78% over five years and they offer a handy dividend too. Can investors…

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This FTSE 100 giant is on sale! Should I buy some shares?

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this FTSE 100 stalwart and believes the shares could be too good to…

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Here’s why I class this blue chip as an exciting value stock!

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this well-known business that she believes falls firmly in the territory of a value stock opportunity…

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Will H1 results send Rolls-Royce shares flying higher?

Full-year results for 2022 gave Rolls-Royce shares a big boost. As we approach the end of the first half in…

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Interest rates at 5%! Is this a rare opportunity to build a lifelong second income?

It’s been 15 years since interest rates were this high. Should I use this rare opportunity to work towards a…

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3 reasons to buy cheap Lloyds shares today

Lloyds Banking Group shares look cheap to me right now. But I reckon it takes a lot more than that…

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How the FTSE All-Share index can help investors become ISA millionaires

The FTSE All-Share index has produced more multi-bagging stocks than America’s stock market and it may continue to outperform.

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At 900p, are BAE Systems shares still one of the FTSE 100’s best buys?

BAE Systems shares have smashed the Footsie over the last two years. Are they still a good investment today? Edward…

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UK shares are the cheapest in the world! I can’t buy enough of them

Morgan Stanley reckons UK shares are the cheapest in the world and I agree. This is why I'm buying up…

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This 9.5%-yielding dividend stock looks a hidden gem in the FTSE 100

Overlooked by many small investors, this star dividend stock yields 9.5%. It has a great business plan, and at 17%…

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Growth Shares

If I’d spent £5k on this top penny stock in 2003 I’d have £642k today

Sadly, I didn't buy this penny stock 20 years ago, but those who did have made fortunes. Yet I still…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Glencore shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Glencore shares have fallen by 21% over the last 12 months. But Stephen Wright thinks that there’s more to this…

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Here’s what our Fools expect from the stock market in H2 2023

A look-ahead to the next six months in the stock market -- while retaining a long-term investing perspective, of course!

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These FTSE 250 shares have quietly rocketed!

Look beyond the performance of the index and plenty of FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks have been on fire. Our writer…

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2 of the best dividend stocks to buy for passive income right now!

I've bought more shares in this dividend aristocrat. And I think this other income hero will be another great stock…

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At under £10, is the Persimmon share price in bargain territory?

It’s a rocky time for UK’s housing market. Our writer looks at the falling Persimmon share price and considers if…

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Turning an empty ISA into a second income of £40k a year!

Earning a second income is a key objective for many stock market investors. Here's how our writer would aim for…

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Here’s the Airtel Africa dividend forecast for the next 2 years!

Airtel Africa shares have a P/E ratio of below eight times. They also carry large dividend yields based on current…

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If I was down to my last £50 to invest, I’d buy this growth stock

Softening sales reset expectations for this growth stock, but solid financials make Watches of Switzerland a sound buy for my…

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Here’s how many National Grid shares I’d need to buy for a £100 monthly income!

National Grid shares have a solid dividend history and currently offer a higher yield than the FTSE 100 average, but…

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Is Meta stock worth buying with the launch of Threads?

Meta stock has risen by a monumental 135% this year. With the new launch of its new app, Threads, can…

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